Katy Perry just hit another massive milestone.

Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream has officially spent 450 weeks on the Billboard 200, making it only the fifth album by a female artist to ever reach this incredible milestone. It’s another historic moment attached to one of the defining pop albums of the 2010s.

Released in 2010, Teenage Dream quickly became a cultural reset, spawning record-breaking hits and shaping the sound of mainstream pop for years to come. Tracks like “Firework,” “California Gurls,” “The One That Got Away,” and of course the title track still live rent-free in the collective memory — and on playlists worldwide.

Katy Perry’s impact on pop music is undeniable. She helped usher in a new era of vibrant, maximalist pop during a time when women were carving out some of the most dominant, creative, and commercially successful eras in music history. Perry’s ability to blend catchy songwriting with bold aesthetics made her a blueprint for the next generation of pop stars. Her influence can be heard in today’s chart-toppers, from their colorful visuals to their anthemic choruses.

Even more than a decade later, Teenage Dream continues to resonate — a testament to both the album’s staying power and Katy’s lasting legacy in pop.

Ileyah

Ileyah is a mom, a writer and a musician. She loves late nights and gluten free snacks.